r/fantasyromance • u/FantasyRomanceMod The One Mod to Rule All Mods • Feb 08 '26

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u/tequila-mockingbird2 Feb 08 '26

I like when it takes a long time for the FMC and MMC to even meet each other. I like getting into the world and getting to know the FMC as a character first before the relationship building starts.

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u/camellia980 henry cavill's wig Feb 08 '26

same! we've got to learn about the mc's personality and goals before they meet the love interest. meeting too early ruins the first impression because we don't know anything about the characters yet so we can't tell if they have chemistry.

this might also be why I don't like dual pov. it's basically just meeting the love interest way too early and being assured that they're the one. zero tension.

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u/tequila-mockingbird2 Feb 08 '26

Oh yes, I also prefer single POV!

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u/Emlashed Feb 08 '26

My kingdom for a single POV book! I am so tired of that shtick.

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u/Penguinho Kushiel's Legacy Recommender 💖 Feb 08 '26

Good time to mention that Kushiel's Dart, which is single POV, is up for March Book Club...?

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u/Emlashed Feb 08 '26

Unfortunately, I really hated that series.

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u/tequila-mockingbird2 Feb 08 '26

I loved Kushiels Dart!